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T or False? A patient who has had a fractured hip surgically repaired should be positioned with a wedge pillow between the legs to promote abduction. True. Rationale: Because of the risk of hip dislocation after hip arthroplasty with a posterior or posterolateral approach, maintaining proper patient positioning is essential. The patient should be in a supine position with his or her head slightly elevated and the affected leg in a neutral position. The use of an abduction splint, a wedge pil...

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...

PCT Cert Exam A PCT is caring for a patient with COPD and is receiving oxygen therapy. The technician notes that the patient appears restless and is SOB. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Notify the nurse immedietly The PCT attended an in-service about performing CPR on a patient. When performing CPR, which of the following actions should the technician take? - Apply 100-120 compressions per minute, followed by 2 slow breaths When collecting a venous sampl...

A patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper body mechanics? Correct answer grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight. A patient care technician is caring for several adult patients what findings should the technician report to the nurse first? Correct a...

PCT Cert Exam A PCT is caring for a patient with COPD and is receiving oxygen therapy. The technician notes that the patient appears restless and is SOB. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Notify the nurse immedietly The PCT attended an in-service about performing CPR on a patient. When performing CPR, which of the following actions should the technician take? - Apply 100-120 compressions per minute, followed by 2 slow breaths When collecting a venous sampl...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

what demonstrates ineffective communication? - Giving your personal opinion While the patient is talking, which of the following demonstrates the nurse is actively listening? a. the nurses arms are crossed while the patient is talking b. the nurse is sitting, facing the patient c. the nurse is standing at the foot of the patient's bed d. the nurse is leaning away from the patient - b. the nurse is sitting, facing the patient which of the following demonstrates effective communicatio...

NSG 4100 final exam Problem Solving Exam Questions and With Distinction level Marking scheme updated 2024/2025 Expected outcomes for patents with a complete spinal cord injury - correct answer signifies loss of both sensory and voluntary motor communication from brain to peripherally, resulting in paraplegia or tetraplegia Expected outcomes for patients with an incomplete spinal cord lesion - correct answer denotes the ability of the spinal cord to relay messages to and from the brain - s...

OBGYN - Surgical Procedures Test - Surgical Technology Complete Answers List 8 assessments performed before a surgical procedure is made: ️Menstrual history, obstetrical history, use of contraceptives, history of previous infection, signs & symptoms, current medications and allergies,family history, social history. ______ ultrasound is commonly used to asses the reproductive system and the stages of pregnancy. ️pelvic/transvaginal ______ is used during pregnancy to detect fatal...

N115-E1 Notes & Qs from Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed Curative surgery - Correct to resolve a health problem by repairing or removing the cause. Elective surgery - Correct planned for correction of a non-acute problem Colostomy & nerve root resection are an example of a what type of surgery? - Correct Palliative surgery Cholecystectomy is an example of a what type of surgery? - Correct Curative surgery What type of anti-embolism stockings are neede...